Model Studies on Geocell Supported Embankments Constructed over a Soft Clay Foundation

Geotechnical Testing Journal

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 45-54

  Krishnaswamy, N R ^a   Rajagopal, K ^a   Madhavi Latha, G ^a  

^a INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS   (India)

Author keywords

Embankments; Geocell; Geosynthetics; Model tests; Soft clay; Soil reinforcement

Indexed keywords

FOUNDATIONS; GEOSYNTHETIC MATERIALS;

GEOCELLS; GEOSYNTHETICS; MODEL TESTS; SOFT CLAYS; SOIL REINFORCEMENT;

EMBANKMENTS;

EID: 0006734593     PISSN: 01496115     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1520/gtj11122j     Document Type: Article

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